Welcome to Mastering DJI Studio: Editing and Reframing for the DJI Osmo 360 Camera – your complete online course designed to transform raw 360° footage into captivating, professional-grade videos!
Launched in 2025, the DJI Osmo 360 is a groundbreaking handheld 360° camera featuring native 8K/30fps panoramic video, 1-inch sensors for exceptional low-light performance, and innovative modes like 4K/120fps Boost Video.
It captures immersive spherical content that lets you relive every angle of the action – from adventures and vlogs to creative storytelling. However, the real magic happens in post-production: turning that all-encompassing sphere into dynamic, viewer-friendly flat videos with controlled perspectives, smooth pans, zooms, and subject tracking.
DJI Studio is the powerful free desktop software (available for macOS 11+ and Windows 10+) built specifically for this purpose. It offers an intuitive interface with advanced reframing tools, intelligent AI tracking, keyframe animation, dewarp for natural flattening, precise angle controls (pan, tilt, roll, FOV), colour grading, speed ramping, and seamless export options – including integration with Adobe Premiere Pro via the DJI Reframe plugin.
Whether you're a beginner exploring your first Osmo 360 clips or an intermediate creator seeking pro workflows, this course equips you with everything needed to edit efficiently on your computer.
In this structured program, you'll start with setup (PC requirements and installation), move through core editing features (importing, timeline navigation, keyframes, intelligent tracking, manual dewarp, and the property inspector), and master creative techniques like direction lock, angle adjustments, and animated reframing. By the end, you'll confidently produce polished videos ready for social media, YouTube, or professional projects.
No prior editing experience is required – just your Osmo 360 footage and enthusiasm! Expect step-by-step instructions, practical tips, keyboard shortcuts, troubleshooting advice, and visual references (including screenshots from the latest 2026 version of DJI Studio v1.0.60+).
Let's unlock the full creative potential of your 360° captures and turn ordinary moments into extraordinary stories.
Before installing DJI Studio, ensure your computer meets the minimum and recommended specifications to avoid performance issues, especially when handling high-resolution 360° videos from the Osmo 360 camera. These requirements are optimised for smooth editing, rendering, and reframing.
Minimum Requirements
Operating System:
macOS: 11.0 (Big Sur, 2020) or later. Compatible with Apple M1 chip (2020) or newer.
Windows: 10 or later.
RAM: 16 GB minimum (essential for processing 8K footage without lag).
Recommended Specifications for Optimal Performance
CPU:
Intel: Core 13th generation or newer (preferably i7 or i9 series).
AMD: Ryzen 7000 series or newer (preferably Ryzen 9 or Ryzen 7 series).
GPU:
NVIDIA: GeForce RTX 3060 with 12 GB VRAM or higher.
AMD: Radeon RX 6600 with 8 GB VRAM or higher.
RAM: 16 GB or more (32 GB+ ideal for complex edits involving tracking or multiple clips).
Storage: SSD with at least 500 GB free space for software, footage, and exports. The Osmo 360 produces large files (e.g., 8K 360° videos), so external drives are recommended.
Additional Notes
DJI Studio is resource-intensive due to features like real-time previewing and AI-based tracking. If your system is below recommended specs, you may experience slowdowns during reframing or exporting.
Test your setup: After installation, import a sample Osmo 360 clip to check for smooth playback.
Compatibility: Ensure your Osmo 360 firmware is up to date via the DJI Mimo app for seamless file imports.
This comprehensive online course is structured into progressive modules, building from setup to advanced creative techniques. Each section includes step-by-step instructions, practical exercises, keyboard shortcuts, troubleshooting tips, and visual references (screenshots from DJI Studio v1.0.60, the latest as of January 2026). The focus is on reframing spherical 360° footage from the Osmo 360 into engaging flat videos for social media, YouTube, or professional use.
Module 1: Getting Started (Sections 1–3)
Section 1: PC Requirements for DJI Studio Minimum and recommended specs (macOS 11+/Windows 10+, 16GB+ RAM, RTX 3060/RX 6600 GPU preferred), why high specs matter for 8K 360° editing, and testing your setup.
Section 2: Installing DJI Studio Downloading v1.0.60 from the official DJI site, Mac/Windows installation steps, first launch, account login (optional), connecting Osmo 360 via USB-C, and common troubleshooting.
Section 3: Using DJI Studio to Reframe Footage from the Osmo 360 Camera High-level workflow overview: transfer footage, basic reframing, export basics, integration with the DJI Mimo app or Premiere.
Module 2: Core Interface and Navigation (Sections 4–9)
Section 4: Importing Clips into DJI Studio: Preparing/transferring files, drag-and-drop import, media bin organisation, spherical preview, batch import tips.
Section 5: Working with the Timeline in DJI Studio: Adding/trimming clips, multi-track editing, transitions, audio handling, scrolling, zoom in/out (Ctrl/Cmd +/-), and playhead navigation.
Section 6: Understanding and Using Keyframes in DJI Studio: Adding/deleting keyframes, animating views, easing curves, simple vs. complex motion.
Section 7: Freeview and Direction Lock Features Unrestricted panning in Freeview, enabling horizon lock, combining with keyframes for stable creative shots.
Section 8: The Inspector Panel: Perspective, Angles, and More Yaw/pitch/roll/FOV controls, dewarp strength, numeric precision, copying/pasting settings.
Section 9: Keyboard Shortcuts and Navigation Tools Q/W trimming, S snap, Home/End jumps, up/down arrows, playhead/cursor highlighting, custom shortcuts.
Module 3: Advanced Reframing and Editing Tools (Sections 10–15)
Section 10: Exploring the Main Menu in DJI Studio Toolbar/File/Edit/View menus, project creation, layout customisation, Help/resources.
Section 11: Angle Adjustment in DJI Studio (Roll, Pan, Tilt, FOV, Correction, etc.) Detailed controls for pan (yaw), tilt (pitch), roll, FOV, distortion correction, and gyro stabilisation.
Section 12: Keyframe Animation Buttons in DJI Studio: Add/delete/easing buttons, speed adjustments, and previewing animations.
Section 13: Intelligent Tracking in DJI Studio AI subject/face/object detection, modes (auto-track, gesture), sensitivity tweaks, and combining with manual keyframes.
Section 14: Manual Framing (Dewarp) in DJI Studio Enabling dewarp, presets (wide/ultra-wide/asteroid), manual strength calibration, and before/after comparison.
Section 15: Property Inspector Menu in DJI Studio (Image, Audio, Adjust, Speed) Image (brightness/contrast/LUTs), Audio (volume/fades), Adjust (exposure/white balance), Speed (ramping/reverse/motion blur).
Module 4: Professional Workflows and Finishing (Sections 16–22)
Section 16: Colour Grading and LUTs Applying Osmo 360 D-Log M to Rec.709 LUTs (download from DJI), scopes, and HDR tweaks.
Section 19: Exporting Your Final Video Formats (MP4/H.265), resolutions/bitrate presets, social media optimisations, batch export.
Section 20: Advanced Integration and Best Practices Using the DJI Reframe plugin in Adobe Premiere Pro, proxy editing, common pitfalls, project organisation, community resources.
Section 21: Exporting your project, including a screenshot
Section 22: Utilising your Streamdeck to increase and improve workflow
Course Syllabus
Explore the lessons and modules structured for this course.
📂 7 Modules
📄 41 Lessons
🕒 705 mins total
It captures immersive spherical content that lets you relive every angle of the action – from adventures and vlogs to creative storytelling. However, the real magic happens in post-production: turning that all-encompassing sphere into dynamic, viewer-friendly flat videos with controlled perspectives, smooth pans, zooms, and subject tracking.